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Cut Out Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Cut out cookies aren't just for Christmas! What a sweet gift for your sweetie :)
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Keyword cut out cookies, cut out sugar cookies
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 132kcal
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

COOKIES:

VANILLA ICING:

Instructions

  • Using an electric or stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat powdered sugar, granulated sugar, egg,vanilla extract, almond extract and butter on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add flour and mix until just combined.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, shortening, heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
  • Roll out dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Using a cookie cutters, cut dough into shapes.
  • Place cookie shapes onto prepared baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Let cookies cool completely before icing and decorating.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, stir together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Mix in corn syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract and stir until smooth and glossy.
  • Once cookies are cooled, frost cookies and sprinkle with colored sprinkles.

Notes

  • STORE cookies in an container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
  • UNFROSTED Cut-Out Cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months. When your ready to bake the frozen cookies, you will not need to thaw them, just place the cut-out cookies onto baking sheet and bake for 9-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg